{
  "id": 15961417,
  "title": "Beyond High School: Students share their thoughts about online education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/beyond-high-school-students-share-their-thoughts-about-online",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:33:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chalkbeat",
    "slug": "chalkbeat",
    "url": "https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/10/21/students-understand-why-and-when-to-choose-online-courses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last week, reporter Jason Gonzales visited the University of Colorado Denver to discuss students' perspectives on online education. Despite the lingering effects of the pandemic, online college courses continue to be popular. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, more than half of college students take at least one online class during the academic year, a significant increase from just over a third in 2019. Colorado's statistics mirror the national trend.\n\nIn his story, Gonzales quotes students who appreciate the flexibility that online classes offer. For some, this flexibility is crucial as they balance childcare, employment, and other activities alongside their studies. They find that the ability to attend classes virtually provides them with the necessary flexibility to manage their schedules effectively. Others, however, opt for online learning simply to avoid the challenges of commuting in Denver's often congested traffic.\n\nHowever, Gonzales also highlights that students are acutely aware when virtual learning options do not meet their needs. The story points out that not all students find online courses to be the ideal solution for their educational journey.",
  "summary": "Last week, I spent some time on the University of Colorado Denver campus talking to students about whether they were taking online college courses, and why or why not. Even after the pandemic, online college courses remain popular. National Center for Education Statistics data shows more than half of college students take at least one online class during the school year, up from just over a third…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}